[PL-Directors] [Libs-Or] State Library Strategic Plan

[Jennifer Patterson]

Hello Max,
Thank you for providing this critique and feedback. You make a valid point that we will keep in mind as we begin the important work we have ahead of us. Regarding the equity lens, this will be a framework that aligns with the Governor’s Equity Framework<https://www.oregon.gov/gov/policy/Documents/EquityFrameworkCovid19_2020.pdf> that we will apply in reviewing and developing policies and services to address racial and economic disparities. Thank you again for your comments and we will keep the library community updated as our work progresses.

Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Patterson
State Librarian
Pronouns: she/her/hers
jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us>
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[Title: State Library of Oregon]



From: Max Macias [mailto:max.macias at gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 8:07 AM
To: Jennifer Patterson <Jennifer.L.Patterson at state.or.us>
Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; pl-directors at omls.oregon.gov; al-directors at omls.oregon.gov; tl-directors at omls.oregon.gov; REFORMANet at googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] State Library Strategic Plan

Dear State Library,

It makes me sad that neither the words antiracist, nor anti-oppression are not used in your strategic plan.

The EDI statement looks like it could have been written in 1992...

What is an equity lens anyway?

Thank you for your work on this, but I expected a more dynamic statement on anti-racism and anti-oppression in your strategic plan.


Respectfully,


Max Macias


On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 2:55 PM Jennifer Patterson via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>> wrote:
Good afternoon,
I am pleased to share the State Library’s 2020 – 2023 strategic plan<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Documents/State%20Library%20Strategic%20Plan%20-%20full%20version.pdf>. This plan is the culmination of a planning process that began last August and included engagement with stakeholders and staff to determine needs and interests. A new vision and mission along with updated values<https://www.oregon.gov/library/operations/Pages/Mission-Values.aspx> will center the State Library’s focus and work in the coming years. Adopted by the State Library Board in April just as the COVID-19 pandemic began having widespread impacts throughout Oregon, it is certain that needs and priorities will emerge as the impacts of the pandemic continue to become more fully known and experienced. Given the timing of the adoption of the plan, we spent some time over the past few months to review and prioritize the plan initiatives. Based on what we know at this time about the needs of our users and communities, these are the highest priority initiatives:


  *   Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Host trainings and establish resources that support State Library staff in developing, building, and utilizing EDI competencies. Develop and implement an equity lens for State Library use in reviewing and creating policies, programs, and services that remove barriers and address potential bias.
  *   Workforce Recovery and Development: Develop strategies and initiatives to assist libraries as they enhance and grow workforce development programming and activities. Work with state and regional workforce development agencies and organizations to identify collaborative opportunities with local libraries.
  *   Continuing Education for the Library Community: Improve the State Library’s continuing education program for library staff across Oregon through programming that is relevant and responsive to user needs.
  *   Talking Book and Braille Library Service Enhancement: Expand title selection and reduce wait times for Talking Book and Braille Library users by implementing the Duplication On-Demand service model.
  *   Service to State Employees: Enhance the user experience for state employees and the Legislature by upgrading the State Library’s account management and related systems. Migrate the Government Services patron database from its legacy platform to a sustainable integrated system.
We look forward to engaging with the library community as we move these and the rest of our strategic plan initiatives forward over the next few years. Please contact me with any thoughts or questions.

Best,
Jennifer

Jennifer Patterson
State Librarian
Pronouns: she/her/hers
jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us<mailto:jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us>
Office: 503-378-4367 | Cell: 971-375-2713
www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
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[Title: State Library of Oregon]

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